Sunday, October 15, 2006

My prayer of Confidence


I was having a conversation the other day with some one and the subject of our favorite verse/chapter in the bible came up. We got on the topic of Psalms. I couldn't remember the exact chapter, for it's been awhile since I've read anything in the Psalms book but I looked it up. I always feel better once I write or type something down. Psalms 16 is my favorite I think. It's a Prayer of Confidence. These are just some lines I like the most.

Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety.
I say to the Lord, "You are my Lord; all the good things I have come from you."
How excellent are the Lord's faithful people!
My greatest pleasure is to be with them.
Those who rush to other gods only bring troubles on themselves.
I will not take part in their sacrifices;
I will not worship their Gods.

You will show me the path that least to life;
your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure foever.

Psalms 18 David's Song of Victory

The Lord is my protector;
he is my strong fortress.
My God is my protection, and with him I am safe.
He protects me like a sheild;
he defends me and keeps me safe.

Those are some of my favorite lines that hit home. I usually make up my own prayers as I go along, but I once knew these as a younger child. I haven't been reading much like I should be, which hopefully I can change. I'm getting better, slowly but surely.